by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how USD ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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The bachelor's program at USD was ranked #191 on College Factual's Best Schools for biology list. It is also ranked #21 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 191 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 191 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of San Diego handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at USD is $54,223. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at USD is $894 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at USD paid an average of $1,856 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,690 | $55,690 |
| Fees | $754 | $754 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,084 | $18,084 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,978 | $3,978 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 65 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from USD. About 72% of these graduates were women and the other 28% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of San Diego with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
USD does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the USD Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at University of San Diego.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 100 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.